Larry Jones

Larry S. Jones is an Instructor of Geology at Colorado Mesa University (CMU), located in the Department of Geology. He holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Wyoming, an MS from Northern Arizona University, and a BS from Fort Lewis College. His teaching focuses on field-based courses such as Geology of Colorado, Field-Based Introduction to Physical Geology, and Subsurface Methods, emphasizing hands-on learning over traditional lectures.

Dr. Jones has extensive geological experience as a consulting geologist, project geologist, and instructor at CMU and Rocky Mountain College. His research interests include sedimentological processes in rivers, fire-related sedimentation, fluvial architecture, and eolian systems. He co-led an NSF-funded student research project leveraging CMU's geographical advantages for fieldwork, which he highlights as a unique strength of the institution.

Prior roles include field-based course development at multiple institutions. While no specific awards or grants are detailed, his contributions to geoscience education through innovative field methodologies are central to his profile. No active labs or teams are mentioned in the provided information.